"Minions / Despicable Me"
Animated Movies Franchise
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“Minions! Minions have been on this planet far longer than we have. They go by many names, Dave, Carl, oh, that one is Norbit. He is an idiot. “Kevin felt pride. He was going to be the one to find his tribe the biggest, baddest villain to serve.” — Narrator of movie trailer
“Think once before you act. Twice before you speak. And three times before you post on Facebook.”
The Minions are beloved the world over, with 34 million Facebook followers, 1.3 million Instagram followers,
300,000 Twitter/X followers, and over 60,000 comic book sales in the U.S. alone! (2020)
They all share the same goal: To serve the most despicable master around.” — Narrator
Synopses
• "Despicable Me" [July 2010] — supervillain Gru battles with Vector, son of evil banker Mr. Perkins, for a shrink ray; Gru uses three orphan girls in his plot, rescues them from Vector, and then decides to adopt them.
• "Despicable Me 2" [June 2013] — reformed supervillain Gru teams up with Anti-Villain League agent Lucy Wilde to battle evil El Macho for the highly-potent mutagen PX-41; Gru rescues Lucy from El Macho's doomed shark rocket; soon after, Gru and Lucy marry, providing a mother for Margo, Edith, and Agnes.
• "Despicable Me 3" [June 2017] — Gru teams up with his long-lost twin brother Dru in order to defeat a new enemy named Balthazar Bratt, a former child actor obsessed with the 1980s, who grows up to become a villain after having his show cancelled following adolescence;
• prequel "Minions 2: The Rise of Gru" [2022] — animated spin-off film takes place in 1976; supervillain team Vicious 6 hire 11-year-old Gru to help steal the Chinese Zodiac Stone; Gru steals the Stone and hands it to Minion Otto, but Otto soon trades the Stone for a pet rock; Gru bonds with supervillain Wild Knuckles and together they recapture the Stone and defeat the Vicious 6; film raked in $123 million domestically for its four-day opening weekend in 2022, setting the record for the biggest opening over the July 4th holiday weekend, and earned almost $1 billion worldwide, the biggest global animated franchise in history, and the 15th-highest global movie franchise.
• "Despicable Me 4" [July 2024]  
— Gru and Lucy and their girls Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Junior, who is intent on tormenting his dad; they face a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run . . .
'Despicable Me' franchise entry at Wikipedia
'Minions' characters entry at Wikipedia
search on keyword 'minion' {returns 140+ titles} at Internet Movie Database
search on keyword 'minions' {returns 200 titles} at Amazon Movies & TV
browse the 'Minions' Store at Amazon
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"Despicable Me" Animated Movies
[2010 to present]
better referred to as the "Minions" movies & cartoons
The 'Despicable Me' tetralogy features main antagonists who are male: Vector, El Macho, Balthazar Bratt, and Maxime Le Mal;
the 'Minions' films feature main female villains: Scarlet Overkill and Belle Bottom.
'Minions (Despicable Me)' entry at Wikipedia
search on keyword 'minion' {returns 140+ titles} at Internet Movie Database
search for keyword 'minions' {returns 200 titles} at Amazon Movies & TV
official Illumination Entertainment website
Illumination Ent. entry at Wikipedia
Illumination Ent. channel at YouTube
Illumination Ent. also produced
"Hop" [2011],
"Dr. Seuss's The Lorax" [2012],
"The Secret Life of Pets" 1 [2016] &
2 [2019],
"Sing" 1 [2016] &
2 [2021],
"Dr. Seuss's The Grinch" [2018],
plus the untitled Super Mario project scheduled for 2023 release.
"Despicable Me" [2010]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Despicable_Me_(film)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1323594/
http://www.illumination.com/movie/despicable-me/
  | "Despicable Me: The Junior Novel" [2010] by Annie Auerbach
A smart, funny junior novelization of "Despicable Me", the animated movie about 'world's greatest villain' Gru; includes a color insert of stills from the film Little, Brown BFYR 7¾x5¼ pb [5/2010] out of print/used |
"Despicable Me 2" [2013]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Despicable_Me_2
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1690953/
http://www.illumination.com/movie/despicable-me-2/
watch 3/2012 official 'Banana Song' trailer [0:54] online at YouTube
  | "Despicable Me 2: The Junior Novel" [2013] by Annie Auerbach Gru used to be one of the most villainous villains in the world; but when he adopted Margo, Edith, and Agnes, he became a dad - instead of stealing landmarks, he makes pancakes, blows up unicorn balloons, and dresses like a fairy princess! But then he is recruited as a spy for the Anti-Villain League . . . Little, Brown BFYR 7½x5¼ pb [5/2013] for $7.80 Simon & Schuster Childrens Books pb [5/2013] out of print/used |
  | "Despicable Me 2: Attack of The Evil Minions!" novel [2013] by Kirsten Mayer, Illustrated by Ed Miller 'Story pretty much summarizes parts of the movie' 32-page Little, Brown Kids 11x8½ pb [8/2016] for $8.84 Simon & Schuster Childrens Books pb [8/2016] out of print/used Little, Brown Kids 11½x9 hardcover [7/2013] for $10.98 |
prequel "Minions" animated feature
[Illumination/Universal July 2015]
    | animated spin-off prequel film based on the "Despicable Me" franchise; takes place at 1968 VillainCon in New York City; supervillain Scarlet Overkill recruits Minions Stuart, Kevin, and Bob to work alongside her inventor husband Herb and help to hatch their evil plot to take over the world • Directed by Kyle Balda & Pierre Coffin; written by Brian Lynch; narrated by Geoffrey Rush; starring voices of Sandra Bullock {as Scarlet Overkill}, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan, Jennifer Saunders, Steve Carell, director Pierre Coffin {as The Minions}, Katy Mixon, Michael Beattie, Hiroyuki Sanada, Dave Rosenbaum, Alex Dowding, Paul Thornley, June Foray
full credits at IMDb • official movie website • movie entry at Wikipedia Universal Pictures Home Ent. widescreen color Blu-ray 3-D + Blu-ray + DVD + digital formats [12/2015] 3 disks for $16.20 Universal Pictures Home Ent. widescreen color 4k HD Blu-ray + DVD + digital formats [9/2017] 2 disks for $18.26 Universal Pictures Home Ent. widescreen color Blu-ray + DVD + digital formats [12/2015] on 2 disks for $7.00 Universal Pictures Home Ent. widescreen color DVD [12/2015] for $5.00 watch official trailers online at YouTube: 11/2014 teaser #1 [2:57] • 2/2015 trailer #2 [2:42] • 5/2015 trailer #3 [3:28] |
  | "Minions: The Junior Novel" [2015] by Sadie Chesterfield
Centum Books 7¾x5 pb [6/2015] out of print/used Little, Brown BFYR Deluxe hardcover [6/2015] for $31.20 "Minions: Das Buch Zum Film" German-language Edition [2015] Translated by Antje Görnig Egmont Schneiderbuch 8½x6 hardcover [6/2015] out of print/used |
  | "Minions: Junior Novel Gift Set" [2015] includes the junior novelizations of "Despicable Me" [2010], "Despicable Me 2" [2013], and "Minions" [2015]; each book contains an eight-page full-color insert of shots from the movies Little, Brown BFYR slipcover 7¾x5¼ pb set [11/2015] 3 books - for $25.38 Little, Brown BFYR slipcover 7¾x5¼ pb set [11/2015] 3 books - out of print/used | |
  | Despicable Me Collection [2016]: "Despicable Me" [2010], "Despicable Me 2" [2013], "Minions" [2015] French & Spanish subtitles; lots of Minions bonus content and "Secret Life of Pets" trailer Universal Pictures Home Ent. widescreen color DVD set [6/2016] 3 disks for $16.69 |
"Despicable Me 3" [2017]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Despicable_Me_3
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3469046/
http://www.illumination.com/movie/despicable-me-3/
  | "Despicable Me 3: The Deluxe Junior Novel" [May 2017] by Sadie Chesterfield 8 pages of color photos; when Gru goes up against super villain Balthazar Bratt, he and Lucy lose their jobs at the Anti-Villain League; even worse, when Gru says he won't be returning to a life of crime, the Minions quit! Things start to look up when Gru, Lucy, and the girls fly to Freedonia to meet Gru's long-lost twin brother, Dru – but that's just where the adventure begins . . . Little, Brown BFYR 7½x5¼ pb [5/2017] for $10.61 Little, Brown BFYR 8x5½ hardcover [5/2017] for $7.98 | |
  | "Despicable Me 3: The Deluxe Coloring Book" [2017] from Insight Editions 80 pages, so 40 one-sided b&w images for you to color 80-page Insight Kids 11x8½ pb [6/2017] for $12.86 "Despicable Me 3: The Deluxe Colouring and Activity Book" [2017] from Scholastic Australia 48-page Scholastic Australia 11x8 pb [2017] for $20.16 | |
  | "Despicable Me 3: Chinese Edition" [July 2017]
special detailed introduction of the film, covering interesting stories of the casting and stories behind the film, and 'laughing materials full of dynamic adventures of the Minions'; with cool posters and intelligence-developing games 32-page China Posts & Telecom Press Chinese-language pb [7/2017] for $25.00 | |
  | "Despicable Me 3 Jumbo Coloring & Activity Book" [2017] from Bendon Publng
64-page Bendon Publng Intl 11x8 pb [12/2017] out of print/used | |
  | "Despicable Me 3: Mega Activity Tin" [2017] red tin box contains 'a deluxe colouring & activity book, a sticker activity book, a movie poster book, 10 felt-tip pens, and a fun stencil sheet' Scholastic Australia books+pens+stickers inside a 12½x9¼ tin box [2017] for $28.24 | |
  | "Despicable Me 3: Poster Book" [2017] 24 posters including a giant pull-out poster Scholastic Australia 10¾x8½ pb [2017] for $16.73 out of print/used | |
  | "Despicable Me 3 Coloring Book" [2022] by Australian artist Ulrich Eichinger 60-page indep 11x8½ pb [6/2022] for $7.95 |
  | Illumination Presents: 3-Movie Collection "Despicable Me", "Despicable Me 2", "Despicable Me 3" [2017]
Universal Pictures Home Ent. widescreen color 4k HD Blu-ray + DVD + digital formats [3/2018] 6 disks for $51.05 Universal Pictures Home Ent. widescreen color Blu-ray + DVD + digital formats [12/2017] on 6 disks for $28.99 Universal Pictures Home Ent. widescreen color DVD [12/2017] 3 disks for $9.39 |
prequel "Minions 2: The Rise of Gru" animated film [Illumination/Universal 2022]
When the infamous supervillain supergroup, the Vicious 6, oust their leader, 11-year-old Gru interviews to become their newest member. The Vicious 6 is not impressed by the diminutive, wannabe villain, but then Gru outsmarts (and enrages) them, and he suddenly finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. With Gru on the run, the Minions attempt to master the art of kung fu to help save him, and Gru discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minions:_The_Rise_of_Gru
http://www.minionsmovie.com/
http://www.facebook.com/minions/
http://www.illumination.com/movie/minions-the-rise-of-gru/
  | "Minions: The Rise of Gru - The Movie Novel" [2022] by Sadie Chesterfield contains an eight-page full-color insert of shots from the movie Little, Brown BFYR 7½x5¼ pb [5/2022] for $6.99 Little, Brown BFYR 8x5½ Deluxe hardcover [5/2022] for $12.99 "Minions 2: A Origem De Gru" Portuguese Edition [2022] Edición en Portugués 9x6¼ pb [2022] for $13.53 |
sequel "Despicable Me 4" animated film  
[Illumination/Universal July 2024]
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Gru and Lucy and their girls Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Junior, who is intent on tormenting his dad; they face a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girl-friend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run . . . • Produced by Christopher Meledandri & Brett Hoffman; directed by Chris Renaud & Patrick Delage; written by Ken Daurio & Mike White; starring voice actors Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Joey King, Will Ferrell, Sofía Vergara, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Madison Skyy Polan, Pierre Coffin, Steve Coogan, Stephen Colbert, Chloe Fineman, Brad Ableson, John DiMaggio
full credits at IMDb • official franchise site • movie entry at Wikipedia DVD/Blu-ray not yet available • watch official trailers online at YouTube: 1/2024 trailer #1 [2:26] • 5/2024 trailer #2 [2:44] |
"Despicable Me Presents: Minion Madness - 3 Mini-Movies"
[Illumination/Universal Dec 2010]
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three animated short-short films created exclusively for DVD: "Banana": A lunchtime argument over a tasty treat turns into a Minion free-for-all; "Home Makeover": While Gru's away, Margo, Edith, and Agnes recruit the Minions to make their home family-friendly; "Orientation Day": Gru's newest workers start their training with a wacky orientation process •
full credits at IMDb
Universal Pictures Home Ent. Fandango Cash Edition color Blu-ray + Digital HD [4/2017] for $14.98 Universal Pictures Home Ent. color Blu-ray + Digital HD [9/2016] for $14.98 Universal Pictures Home Ent. color DVD [1/2014] for $7.90 Universal Pictures Home Ent. Fandango Cash Edition color DVD [4/2017] for $8.99 Amazon Instant Video [2010] purchase SD $3.99, purchase HD $4.99 watch full video [3/2012 upload; 12:07] online at YouTube "Banana" is followed by "Home Makeover" at 3:50, then "Orientation Day" at 8:10 |
"Banana" [Illumination/Universal Dec 2010]
A lunchtime argument over a tasty treat turns into a Minion free-for-all! •
full credits at IMDb
"Home Makeover" [Illumination/Universal Dec 2010]
Margo, Edith, and Agnes discover that a social worker is going to pay them a visit, so they recruit the Minions
to make their home family-friendly •
full credits at IMDb
"Orientation Day" [Illumination/Universal Dec 2010]
Gru's newest workers start their training with a wacky orientation process •
full credits at IMDb
"Despicable Me 2 - 3 Mini-Movie Collection" on DVD
[Illumination/Universal Oct 2014]
  | three animated short-short films created exclusively for DVD: "Puppy": when Kyle is unwilling to behave like a real dog, the Minions go looking for one who will; "Panic In The Mailroom": a suspicious package arrives and the Minions are totally unprepared; "Training Wheels": Agnes has some trouble with her bike and the Minions come to her aid •
full credits at IMDb
Universal Pictures Home Ent. Fandango Cash Edition color Blu-ray + Digital HD [4/2017] out of prodn/used Universal Pictures Home Ent. color Blu-ray + Digital HD [9/2016] for $9.30 Universal Pictures Home Ent. color DVD [3/2015] for $5.73 Universal Pictures Home Ent. color DVD [3/2015] for $13.95 Amazon Instant Video [2010] purchase SD $3.99, purchase HD $4.99 Amazon Instant Video [2014] purchase SD $3.99, purchase HD $4.99 |
"Puppy" [Illumination/Universal Dec 2013]
When Kyle is unwilling to behave like a real dog, the Minions go looking for one who will •
full credits at IMDb
"Panic In The Mailroom" [Illumination/Universal Dec 2013]
A suspicious package arrives and the Minions are totally unprepared •
full credits at IMDb
"Training Wheels" [Illumination/Universal Dec 2013]
Agnes has some trouble with her bike and the Minions come to her aid - armed with a few helpful gadgets •
full credits at IMDb
  | "Illumination Presents: Despicable Me & Despicable Me 2 Mini-Movie 6 Pack" [2016] same six mini-movies as the two 3-movie DVDs just above, plus bonus content Universal Pictures Home Ent. widescreen color DVD [3/2016] for $2.55 {sic} Universal Pictures Home Ent. widescreen color DVD [8/2016] for $15.00 |
  | "Illumination Presents: 9 Mini-Movie Marathon Collection" [2016] same six mini-movies as the two 3-movie DVDs just above, plus "Binky Nelson Unpacified" [2015], "Competition" [2015], "Cro Minion" [2015] Universal Pictures Home Ent. widescreen color DVD [10/2016] for $6.70 |
  | "Illumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Movies" [2019] "Banana", "Competition", "Cro-Minion", "Home Makeover", "Mower Minions", "Orientation Day", "Panic In The Mailroom", "Puppy", "Training Wheels" — omits "Binky Nelson Unpacified" and includes "Secret Life of Kyle" Universal Pictures Home Ent. widescreen color DVD [1/2019] for $3.74 {sic} |
"The World of Despicable Me" (2010) (Video)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1790874/
"Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem 3-D" (2012) (Video)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2755518/
"Despicable Me 2: The Minions" (2013) (Video)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3414352/
  | "Despicable Me Original Soundtrack" [2010]
Interscope Records soundtrack album CD [5/2010] 10 tracks - out of prodn/used Interscope Records MP-3 soundtrack album download [5/2010] 10 tracks for $5.99 "Despicable Me 2 Original Soundtrack" [2013] by Heitor Pereira Back Lot Music soundtrack CD [5/2013] 24 tracks for $14.98 Back Lot Music MP-3 soundtrack album download [6/2013] 24 tracks for $11.49 "Despicable Me 3 Original Soundtrack" [2017] by by Pharrell Williams imported soundtrack CD [5/2017] 16 tracks for $4.98 Columbia Records Group soundtrack CD [6/2017] 16 tracks for $6.04 MP-3 soundtrack album download not found at Amazon (7/2022) |
  | "Minions: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" album [2015] Composed & Produced by Heitor Pereira Illumination Presents soundtrack CD [7/2015] 27 tracks - out of prodn/scarce Illumination Presents MP-3 soundtrack album download [1/2016] 32 tracks - for $11.49 "Minions: The Rise of Gru - Original Motion Picture Score" album [2022] Back Lot Music MP-3 music album download [7/2022] 32 tracks - for $9.49 |
  | "Soundtrack Inspired by Minions" MP-3 album [2020]
iDownload Pty. Ltd. MP-3 soundtrack album download [3/2020] 30 tracks for $5.99 covers of 30 songs from the "Despicable Me 1 & 2 & 3" and "Minions" movies by obscure British bands: The Blue Rubatos (2), Boricua Boys, Brazilian Lounge Project, Central Funk, Chateau Pop, The Comptones, Countdown Singers (2), DJ Tokeo, The Funky Groove Connection, Georgia Steamroller, Graham Blvd (4), Hot Contender, InReverse, KnightsBridge (3), Miami Beatz, The New Merseysiders (2), Silver Disco Explosion (3), Six Pack 5, The Topdales, Tough Rhymes |
  | "Soundtrack Inspired by Despicable Me and Minions" MP-3 album [2022]
iDownload Pty. Ltd. MP-3 soundtrack album download [6/2022] 41 tracks for $7.99 covers of 41 songs from the "Despicable Me" and "Minions" movies by obscure British bands: The Blue Rubatos, Boricua Boys, The Cashburys, Central Funk, Chateau Pop, Chicano Brothers, The Comptones, Countdown Singers (2), DJ Tokeo, Electric Groove Machine, The Funky Groove Conn-ection, Georgia Steamroller, Graham Blvd (11), Hot Contender, InReverse, KnightsBridge (3), Lady Diva, Miami Beatz, The New Merseysiders (2), Silver Disco Explosion (5), Six Pack 5, The Top-dales, Tough Rhymes |
  | "Soundtrack Inspired by The Rise of Gru / Minions" MP-3 album [2022]
iDownload Pty. Ltd. MP-3 soundtrack album download [6/2022] 15 tracks for $7.99 covers of 15 songs from the "Rise of Gru - Minions" movie by obscure British bands: The Cashburys, Chicano Brothers, Electric Groove Machine, Graham Blvd (7), Hot Contender, InReverse, Lady Diva, Silver Disco Explosion (2) |
"Despicable Me Minion Mayhem" simulator ride
  | Despicable Me Minion Mayhem is a computer-animated simulator ride theme park attraction located at Universal Studios Florida [open 6/2012], Universal Studios Hollywood [open 3/2014], Universal Studios Japan [open 4/2017], and Universal Studios Beijing [open 9/2021], coming soon to Universal Studios Singapore [open 2024?]; lots of rules for safety reasons
theme park ride entry at Wikipedia watch 7/2012 video of Florida grand opening ceremonies [5:54] online at YouTube |
Television & Streaming
  | "Minions Commercials Collection" video [fan-made July 2015] ads for Minions movie; Build-A-Bear Workshop; Best Buy Movie Mode app (circa 2010); IHOP Restaurants; Yoplait GoGurt; Universal Studios Hollywood Despicable Me Minions Mayhem Ride; McDonalds Happy Meals Minions talking toys; Cinemode app; Skyline UK fibre service; Spanish cineSA card; Spanish McDonalds Minion menu; another for Spanish cineSA card; McDonalds Despicable Me 2 menu; McDonalds 'Moi Moche et Mechant 2' (painters); another for Yoplait GoGurt; X1 voice remote; KoKo Krunch cereal; Progressive Insurance; Tic Tac Mints; Sky Broadband Unlimited UK service; Vivo Smart Phone Thailand; Teledroid X Stream service watch video [7/2015 upload; 9:18] online at YouTube |
  | "Funny Minion & Despicable Me 2 Commercials" video [fan-made May 2016] 15+ minutes of truncated clips watch 5/2016 video [15:19] online at YouTube |
  | "Minions Holiday Special" [NBC-TV Nov 2020] half-hour compilation of Minions mini-movies, containing "Santa's Little Helpers" [2019], "Training Wheels" [2013], "Puppy" [2013], and "Minion Scouts" [2019]; includes holiday-themed interstitials featuring charac-ters from Illumination's "The Secret Life of Pets" and "Sing" franchises; Miranda Cosgrove, who voice-acted Margo in the films, provides narration between the short segments DVD/Blu-ray not available • credits at IMDb watch official trailer [11/2020 upload; 0:30] online at YouTube |
"Saturday Morning Minions" digital series
debuted on Tencent Video in China on an unknown date, and in the United States on Illumination's Instagram and Facebook pages in June 2021;
released weekly on Saturdays; series consists of fifty 40-second episodes in 2-D animation style
series credits at IMDb •
short entry at Wikipedia
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"Saturday Morning Minions • Season One • Episodes 1-10" [Illumination Ent. Aug 2021]
ten short-short cartoons: "Mini Vacation"; "Swimming Fools"; "Teed Off"; "Slip N' Slide"; "Fireworks"; "Point Guard"; "Beach Ball"; "Marathon"; "Chair Race"; "Raspberry Rhapsody" Season 1 episodes list at IMDb • watch all ten Season 1 episodes [8/2021 upload; 6:14] online at YouTube "Saturday Morning Minions • Season Two • Episodes 11-20" [Illumination Ent. Oct 2021] ten short-short cartoons: "Cast Away"; "Popsicle"; "Bicycle Short"; "School Dazed"; "Picture Day"; "Cast Away 2"; "H2NO"; "Claws & Effect"; "Spider"; "Food Fright" Season 2 episodes list at IMDb • watch all ten Season 2 episodes [10/2021 upload; 7:27] online at YouTube "Saturday Morning Minions • Season Three • Episodes 21-30" [Illumination Ent. Oct-Dec 2021] ten short-short cartoons: "Panic Mechanic"; "Scaredy Camp"; "Balloonatics"; "Gumball Machine"; "Remote Controlled"; "Banana Brawl"; "Mad Bladder"; "Lightning"; "Winter Blunderland"; "Wreck The Halls" Season 3 episodes list at IMDb • watch all ten Season 3 episodes [2/2022 upload; 7:44] online at YouTube "Saturday Morning Minions • Season Four • Episodes 31-40" [Illumination Ent. Jan-March 2022] ten short-short cartoons: "Treadmill"; "The Fly"; "Picnic Panic"; "Resized"; "Paint Brawl"; "Top Banana"; "Bath Time For Kyle"; "I'm Sorry"; "Banana Boat"; "Clip Clip Hooray" Season 4 episodes list at IMDb • watch all ten Season 4 episodes [4/2022 playlist upload] online at YouTube "Saturday Morning Minions • China Season Five • Episodes 41-50" [Illumination Ent.] ten short-short cartoons (episode titles unclear, here are subjects): prize ticket, Grinch/bananas, fireman, China Mobile, boxing, cat & cake, dog park, dog biscuits, dog pals, Grinch/cookies, plus cute friends clip Season 5 not listed at IMDb • watch all ten China Season 5 episodes [3/2022 upload; 8:40] online at YouTube |
Toys, Books & Other Merchandise
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  | "Monopoly™ Game: Despicable Me Edition" [2013] from Hasbro Gaming basic Monopoly™ game with thematic variations: money is Banana Bucks, spinner instead of dice, houses & hotels are replaced by cupcakes & sundaes . . . Hasbro board game in 15¾"x11"x2" box [5/2013] for $50.99 there is also "Monopoly™ Game: Despicable Me 2 Edition" [2013] seen on eBay but not found on Amazon (7/2022) | |
  | "Despicable Me Minion Junior Beanie" [2014] One size fits most small children; 100% cotton knit Peruvian beanie resembling Dave with yellow straps & fleece lining knit beanie [1/2014] for $14.88 | |
  | "Minions Movie, Vive Le Minion Mini Figure" [2015] mini-figure toy of Minion dressed as Napoleon-era French soldier 7½"x4½"x2" mini-figure [2015] for $4.99 | |
  | "Despicable Me Minion 3-D Sculpted Ceramic Coffee Mugs" [2016 & 2021] from Zak! Designs [est. 1976] hand-painted ceramic mugs that are not microwave safe Minion Kevin: 14-ounce 5¾-inch tall mug [10/2016] for $12.02 Minion Stuart: 12-ounce 6¼-inch tall mug [9/2021] for $15.78 Minion Bob: 12-ounce 6¼-inch tall mug [10/2016] for $12.60 Minion Otto: 12-ounce 5½x4½x4-inch tall mug [9/2021] for $18.95 4-mug set [9/2021] for $37.36 { $22.99 in savings! } | |
  | Tic Tac Mints "Despicable Me 3" movie-tie-in dispensers [2017] Banana & Tangerine flavors, overpriced collectors item (Amazon base price $3.30, Walgreens online is $3-$4) Tic Tac Mints 200 [2017] 4-pack for $19.99 | |
  | Despicable Me Minions T-Shirts [2019] imported; sizes for men, women, or youth; lemon yellow & other colors Stuart Scared Face t-shirt: officially-licensed apparel [7/2018] for $18.99 Bob Smiling Face t-shirt: officially-licensed apparel [8/2018] for $18.99 Dave Face t-shirt: officially-licensed apparel [12/2018] for $18.99 Stunned Face t-shirt: officially-licensed apparel [4/2019] for $20.99 . . . and many other designs | |
  | "LEGO Minions: The Rise of Gru - Brick-Built Minions and Their Lair" [2020]
876-piece building set for kids; build Kevin and Stuart or build Bob LEGO set in 10"x15"x2¾" box [4/2020] out of prodn/used | |
  | "Imaginext Minions Figure Pack" [ages 3-8, 2020] from Fisher-Price set of 6 film character action figures for preschool kids: includes figures Young Gru, villain Belle Bottom, and Minions Stuart, Bob, Kevin & Otto Fisher-Price 6-action figure set [4/2020] out of prodn/used | |
  | "Betty Crocker Minions Fruit Snacks" [2020] from General Mills ten packets per box, multiple colors/flavors per packet • CAVEAT: reviewers on Amazon complain of bland flavors, hard particles in the gummies GMills fruit gummies - 10 packets per box [8/2020] 8 boxes for $36.99 46¢ per packet General Mills fruit gummies - 22 packets [8/2020] for $13.30 60¢ per packet | |
  | "Exploding Minions: A Card Game - For People Who Are Into Bananas and Explosions and Flaming Unicorns" [2021] from Exploding Kittens LLC Easy Family-Friendly Russian Roulette Card Game for Kids, Teens & Adults; 2-5 players ages 7+; includes 72 game cards, lenticular box, instructions Exploding Kittens card game in 8"x6"x3" box [8/2021] for $19.99 | |
  | "Despicable Me Backpack and Lunch Box For Kids" set colorful backpack measures 16"x12"x4½"; the insulated lunch bag measures 7"x9½"; also includes Minions stickers, Monster stickers, steel backpack clip Despicable Me School Supplies set [date unknown] for $26.95 | |
  | "Minions: The Rise of Gru LED Night Light" 'Despicable Me' Minion Bob as yellow glow, standard wall plug-in night light, operates dusk to dawn, UL-listed; 90-day warranty Jasco Products 5"x3" light [date unknown] for $11.06 |
  | "Despicable Me Minions Coloring Book Super Set for Kids" [2022] six jumbo Despicable Me Minions Activity Books with Stickers, Games, Puzzles, Crayons, and More: "Minions Coloring & Activity Book" (with 30+ stickers); "Minions Ultimate Coloring & Activity Book" (with stickers & 2 posters); "Despicable Me 2 Color & Trace" (with stickers); "Despicable Me 2 Coloring & Activity Book" (with 30+ stickers); "Despicable Me 3 Coloring & Activity Book" (with crayons); and "Despicable Me 3 Sticker Scene and Coloring & Activity Book" (with stickers) Crenstone/Bendon Publng pb set [2/2022] 6 books for $14.95 | |
  | "Minions: 5-Minute Stories" [ages 4-8; 2022] from Illumination Ent. six silly, hilarious, and despicable fun- and banana-filled read-aloud stories with color illustrations - perfect for bedtime, story time, and any time in between Kindle Edition from Little, Brown BFYR [3/2022] for $9.99 Little, Brown BFYR 11x8 hardcover [3/2022] for $11.68 | |
  | "Midnight Míníøn Coloring Book" [2022] by Aman Atkinson 'Cute & Adorable Cartoon Characters Coloring Pages On Black Background With Premium Illustrations For All Fans To Have Fun And Relaxation' 56-page indep 11x8½ pb [5/2022] for $7.34 | |
  | "The Art of Eric Guillon: From the Making of 'Despicable Me' To 'Minions', 'The Secret Life of Pets', and More" [2022] by Ben Croll, Foreword by Illumination founder/CEO Chris Meledandri large-format book collects over 1,200 pieces of the artist’s work across eight films, showcasing concept art for beloved characters ranging from Gru and the Minions to Dr. Seuss’ Once-ler, Buster Moon from "Sing", and Max from "The Secret Life of Pets", giving insight into the artist’s creative process and presenting outtakes and brainstorms for what could have been Insight Editions 12¾x9¼ hardcover [7/2022] for $38.99 | |
  | "Minions Volumes 1-4 Boxed Set" graphic novels [2022] by Renaud Collin, Stephane Lapuss & Didier Ah-Koon slipcover box set collects four heart-warming, dynamic Minions graphic novels: "Minions: Banana!", "Minions: Evil Panic", "Minions: Viva Le Boss!", and "Minions: Paella!" Titan Comics 9¼x6 pb [10/2022] 4 books for $31.77 "Minions: Banana!" [2015] Story by Didier Ah-Koon, Illustrated by Renaud Collin Kindle Edition from Titan Comics [6/2015] for $5.99 Titan Comics 9x6 pb [6/2015] for $6.99 Titan Comics 11¼x8¼ hardcover [6/2015] out of print/used Polish-language Edition Bum Projekt 11½x8½ pb [7/2019] for $6.99 French-language Edition Kindle Edition from Dupois [6/2015] for $6.99 French-language Edition Dupois 11½x8¼ pb [6/2016] import/used Spanish-language Edition Norma Editorial, SA pb [6/2015] import/used German-language Edition Egmont Ehapa 11¼x8½ pb [6/2015] import/used "Minions: Evil Panic" [2015] Story by Stephane Lapuss, Illustrated by Renaud Collin Kindle Edition from Titan Comics [11/2015] for $5.99 Titan Comics 9x6 pb [11/2015] out of print/used Titan Comics 12x10 hardcover [2/2016] for $14.99 Dutch-language Edition Kindle Edition from Dupois [11/2015] for $5.99 Dutch-language Edition Dupois 11½x8½ pb [11/2015] for $6.99 Italian-language Edition Mondadori Comics pb [11/2015] import/used "Minions: Viva Le Boss!" [2018] Story by Stephane Lapuss, Illustrated by Renaud Collin Kindle Edition from Titan Comics [1/2019] for $6.64 Titan Comics 9x6 pb [6/2019] for $6.99 Titan Comics 11¼x8½ hardcover [12/2018] for $13.91 French-language Edition Kindle Edition from Dupois [11/2018] for $6.99 French-language Edition Dupois 11¾x8½ pb [11/2018] import/used "Minions: Paella!" [2019] Story by Stephane Lapuss, Illustrated by Renaud Collin Kindle Edition from Titan Comics [12/2019] for $2.99 Kindle Edition from Titan Comics [3/2020] for $6.99 Titan Comics 9x6 pb [3/2020] for $6.99 |
"Minions" free Flash-based browser game [2008]
video game entry at Wikipedia
"Despicable Me: Storybook" video game [Trilogy Studios Feb 2012]
bare credits at IMDb •
free download for Windows 7-10 at yoPCgames website
  | "Despicable Me: Minion Rush" video game/app [Gameloft June 2013]   mobile/PC action video game app in the 'Despicable Me' franchise; running game with lots of bananas full credits at IMDb • official game/app site version 8.6.0 free download at Amazon |
  | "Despicable Me: The Game" [2010] storyline: Gru needs parts for his rocket video game for Nintendo Wii from D3 Publisher [7/2010] for $59.97 video game for PlayStation2 from D3 Publisher [7/2010] for $59.97 video game for Sony-PSP from D3 Publisher [7/2010] out of prodn/used video game for Nintendo DS not found |
  | "Despicable Me: The Game - Minion Mayhem" [2010] same storyline as game above: Gru needs parts for his rocket video game for Nintendo DS from D3 Publisher [3/2010] out of prodn/used |
  | "Despicable Me Game Guide Unofficial" [2016] by The Yuw chapters/subjects are Professional Tips & Strategies; Cheats & Hacks; Secrets, Tips, Cheats, Unlockables, and Tricks Used By Pro Players – plus much more! 28-page BooksMango 8x5 pb [11/2016] out of print/scarce |
Principals
director Kyle Balda
director Pierre Coffin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Coffin
writer Ken Daurio
writer Matthew Fogel
artist Eric Guillon
writer Brian Lynch
producer Chris Meledandri, CEO at Illumination Ent.
created by Sergio Pablos
writer Cinco Paul
director Chris Renaud
writer Mike White
Mike Moon, Illumination Ent. senior creative advisor [hired 9/2022]
formerly Netflix head of adult animation
voice actors include
Steve Carell {as Gru}
director Pierre Coffin {as the Minions}
Alan Arkin
Russell Brand
Sandra Bullock
Miranda Cosgrove
Will Ferrell
Dana Gaier
Jon Hamm
Michael Keaton
narrator Geoffrey Rush
Danny Trejo
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Sofía Vergara
Kristen Wiig
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